GQEBERHA – Police are appealing to the public for information following a suspected road rage incident in which a 56-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Circular Drive, Lorraine, on Friday, 23 October.

SAPS spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. “The deceased has been identified as Shaun Marais (56).”

SAPS Walmer detectives are still appealing to the public who could assist police with more information about the SUV and its driver, or any other information that could assist with this investigation, to contact SAPS Walmer Detectives, Lieutenant Colonel Estelle Edwards at 079 520 3256 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

PE Express previously reported that SAPS Walmer is investigating a murder case that arose from a suspected road rage incident.

“It is alleged that the driver of a white Honda Accord, Marais, was involved in a suspected road rage incident with the unknown male driver of a blue or silver SUV,” said police spokesperson Captain André Beetge.

“The exact make and model are not available and SAPS are requesting information from any person that might have seen the incident or knows who the driver of this vehicle is.”

He added that during the altercation, the driver of the SUV fatally stabbed the driver of the Honda Accord.

“He attempted to drive further, but after a short distance he lost control of his vehicle and bumped into a wall close to the Circular Drive and Henri Botha Street intersection,” he said. He passed away at the scene.

“A murder case was opened and is being investigated by SAPS Walmer,” Beetge concluded.

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